Our Team

Tom and his wife Kim have lived in Paris since 2003.  After living in San Francisco and working in Silicon Valley, Tom ran his own international company based in Paris for 12 years, before dedicating all his time since 2015 to social impact related projects.  Tom has worked with Serve the City Paris (STCP) as a volunteer, a Board member of STCP, and for the last 8 years, the Managing Director of STCP.  Tom also launched a non-profit Association in Paris called Venture Académie, dedicated to helping immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs start their own business.  His company also created the business plan for the U.S. National Refugee Welcome Center in Philadelphia, and a separate training program to help new refugees and asylum seekers find employment in France.   Tom sits on the Board of 2 NGO’s in France, he is on the General Council for the 5eme quartier of Paris, and has been active in leadership and council roles at the American Church in Paris.   Tom has also spoken at conferences including Paris Talks, the Paris Rotary Club, and on the France24 news station.   His ambition is to guide and transform volunteers and Serve The City’s young immigrant community, turning them into impactful change agents who create long term social change and solidarity for Paris and beyond.

Julie brings a strong professional background in marketing, public relations, and event management. She successfully ran her own business in France for 10 years, honing her leadership and strategic communication skills. Driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact, she joined Serve the City Paris to use her expertise to give back to the community.  At Serve the City, Julie is responsible for marketing and helping raise awareness and support for the organization’s work.  Julie is also actively involved in the sports program, combining her passion for service with her love of physical activity.  Her global perspective has been shaped by living in several different countries and extensive travel.  Originally from Australia, Julie has called Paris home for the past 20 years.  With a French husband, two children, and a beloved family dog, she’s embraced the Parisian lifestyle while holding onto her international roots.

Originally Polish Lebanese, Zuzanna moved to Paris from Sweden in 2022, and joined Serve The City Paris as a volunteer.  Soon after, Zuzanna become the full time ‘Resources Manager”, ensuring all interns, S.A.V.E. program participants and dedicated volunteers are given a proper onboarding process and guidance on projects or programs most suitable for their background.    Zuzanna also manages the S.A.V.E. workshops and she helps organize resources for mentoring roles and S.A.V.E. Capstone Projects.  Before Serve The City Paris, Zuzanna has worked with various local and international NGOs fighting for social causes.   She obtained a Master’s degree in political science, and she is currently taking further studies in sustainable development. In her free time, you can find Zuzanna in ballet class or trying to master French cooking recipes.

At Serve The City Paris, there is a volunteer “STCP Leadership Team” who are the engine that runs our great programs.    The STCP Leadership Team is made up of volunteers who have a specific skill set and passion relating to project management, marketing & communications, technology, event planning, resource planning, or previous experience managing or coordinating a volunteer program.  All the positions do require a minimum of  hours of work on their specific program per week, attending weekly STCP events and activities, and attending a weekly 2 hour team meeting.    Every six months, some of our members of the STCP Leadership Team do rotate, so if you have a desire to join the STCP Leadership Team, we would be delighted to share more about the role and requirements.  You can click here below for a more detailed description of our Leadership Team and you may also send us an email to info@servethecity.paris if you are interested.   Serve The City ‘Leadership Team’ Role Description

Amélie is our fearless mascot who is always around to make us smile! She loves treats, attends the morning volunteer activities and enjoys relaxing under the table during our team meetings.